Forest entomology in west tropical Africa: forest insects of Ghana

The forests of West Africa are complex, beautiful and under continued threat of over exploitation. This monograph, in its second edition, remains the only comprehensive source of information on economically important forest insects in West Africa. Many pest insects discussed in this book have the potential to greatly alter the utilization of these valuable tropical forests. Several key pests such as mahogany shoot borer, odum gallfly and pests of endangered tree species like Pericopsis, are extensively discussed. This comprehensive treatise of insects includes information on the general forest cover types and insects of utilitarian value. The book will be a great value to foresters, forest entomologists, researchers, conservation biologists and others with a basic biological interest in West Africa forests. Complete upgrade to all photos, figures, tables, line drawings, etc. to improve clarity Update of all available literature covering the topics in the book Addition of a new chapter on forest invasive insect pests and the international timber trade as related to West Africa Addition of a comprehensive appendix/index that lists all forest insect species and their host association in Ghana

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-6506-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés